Communication Alternatives in Autism: Perspectives on Typing and Spelling Approaches for the Nonspeaking

Ten autistic self-advocates share their experiences with alternative forms of communication such as rapid prompting method (RPM) and facilitated communication (FC), both highly controversial. They document the complexities that autistic individuals navigate-in both educational and community settings-when choosing approaches that utilize letter boards and keyboards. While the controversies remain-RPM requires further scientific study, and FC is subject to criticism about confirmation bias-th...